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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Shedeur SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Love is the better fantasy play this season.

Jordan Love is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.7 PPG and 3,580 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Shedeur Sanders (10.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jordan Love as the starter and Shedeur Sanders as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBGreen Bay Packers#21PPG LEADER

Jordan Love

PPG

15.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,381

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

199

Bye

Week 11

QBCleveland Browns#40

Shedeur Sanders

PPG

10.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,400

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

169

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Shedeur Sanders

Head to Head

15.7 PPG10.6 PPG

15 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Shedeur Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Shedeur Sanders at 48%. That ranking gap means Jordan Love carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Love vs Shedeur Sanders: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) finished the 2025 season averaging 15.7 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Shedeur Sanders (Cleveland Browns) came in at 10.6 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jordan Love carries a 5.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jordan Love threw for 3381 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Shedeur Sanders posted 1400 yards and 7 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jordan Love at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Shedeur Sanders is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Shedeur Sanders (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Jordan Love outscored Shedeur Sanders by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Shedeur Sanders's 8. That durability gap means Jordan Love contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jordan Love scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Love vs Shedeur Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Love	Shedeur Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	10.6
Games Played	15	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	85
Passing Yards	3,381	1,400
Passing TDs	23	7
Pass Yds/Game	225.4	175.0
Rushing Yards	199	169
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	23	8
TDs/Game	1.5	1.0
Age	27	24
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jordan Love holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.7 points per game. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Love or Shedeur Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Jordan Love and Shedeur Sanders average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

Do Jordan Love and Shedeur Sanders share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jordan Love and Shedeur Sanders share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Jordan Love or Shedeur Sanders a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Shedeur Sanders by 5.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.